Articles by Léa Surugue

Email : l.surugue@ibtimes.co.uk

3-D embryo model shows early human development in astonishing details

The 3D Atlas and Database of Human Embryology represents how embryos grow in the first two months.

Nov 24, 2016

To get sex, flamingos rely on elaborate flirting

Flamingos who perform the most complex sexual displays are more likely to breed.

Nov 24, 2016

Long-lost ancient Egyptian city dating back 7,000 years discovered near Abydos

The discovery was made by Egyptian archaeologists near the city of Abydos.

Nov 24, 2016

A wonderful lie - Here's why telling kids Santa is real is not such a good idea

Trust in adults might be undermined when children are told Father Christmas is just a myth.

Nov 23, 2016

Dogs remember our actions - and can imitate us

Dogs show signs of episodic memories as they can recall human actions even without expecting to be tested on them.

Nov 23, 2016

What is individual cognitive processing therapy, used to treat PTSD patients?

Individual sessions of cognitive processing therapy appeared more beneficial than collective ones.

Nov 23, 2016

$Alzheimer\'s disease$

Hopes for promising Alzheimer's drug fade after Solanezumab fails to slow cognitive decline

Participants showed no improvements in cognition compared to people receiving a placebo.

Nov 23, 2016

Mysterious ancient rock art unearthed in Jordan's Black Desert

The inscriptions tell the story of how life flourished in the desert 2,000 years ago.

Nov 23, 2016

Climate Change

Confident fathers reduce pre-teen kids' risk of engaging in bad behaviour

A strong emotional response to baby also positively correlated with decreased risks of bad behaviour in kids.

Nov 22, 2016

What is norovirus? All you need to know about one of the most common stomach bugs in the world

Thanks to mice models, scientists have learned more about norovirus and its effects on humans.

Nov 22, 2016

Women – being nice at work means you get paid less

Women who are seen as more 'agreeable' tend to receive lower salaries than what they deserve.

Nov 22, 2016

Parasitic worm genome sheds light on new treatment options for river blindness

Looking at the genome of worm Onchocerca volvulus may help scientists find new drugs to kill the parasite.

Nov 21, 2016

The proportion of US adults with dementia has declined in 16 years

The lower prevalence of dementia was correlated with higher educational levels.

Nov 21, 2016

The national animal of U.S. could have been turkey

Native Americans bred turkeys centuries before the 'first Thanksgiving'

Signs of sex-selection and feeding by humans suggest turkey domestication from 1200AD.

Nov 21, 2016

Being in a long-term relationship kills sex drive of women

Study shows women who were with the same person over seven years reported a decreased sexual desire.

Nov 21, 2016

Sexual health

'Unexplained infertility' is frustrating – here's what it means and how you can deal with it

Unexplained infertility can be a disconcerting diagnosis, but couples can still have a baby.

Nov 21, 2016

The harsh reality of what it's like living with HIV: It is stigma that kills

Ahead of World Aids day, activists fight off the stigma associated with HIV thanks to film.

Nov 19, 2016

Earliest dental prosthesis made of human teeth discovered in medieval tomb

The device provides the first archaeological evidence of a dental prosthesis in the modern period.

Nov 18, 2016

Secrets of the Luxor Mummy: What we know about the mysterious temple of Pharaoh Thutmose III

The team who made the discovery has been excavating the temple and the necropolis beneath since 2008.

Nov 18, 2016

How three resilient coral species survived glaciation one to two million years ago

Caribbean corals show resilience to extreme environmental changes such as the advance of glaciers over the Northern hemisphere.

Nov 17, 2016

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